Kia and Hyundai are at the same price, basically. They are the same vehicles with trim differences, same engines, transmissions, suspension tuning might be slightly different. Maybe there is an exception somewhere.
2023 Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson Small SUV Showdown: Spoiled for Choice (motortrend.com)Both the Hyundai and Kia share a platform, power, drivetrains, and even the same basic dimensions. Both sport Hyundai/Kia's standard 2.5-liter I-4 engine, producing a whelming 187 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. That power is routed through identical eight-speed automatic transmissions, then to optional all-wheel-drive systems. It's worth noting all-wheel drive is required for the Sportage X-Pro, but the system is functionally identical to the one in other Sportage models and the Tucson.
The biggest mechanical difference between the two SUVs is the Kia Sportage X-Pro's 17-inch wheels and all-terrain tires. Those tires will likely improve ride comfort on the road, perhaps at some expense braking distance, handling, and noise. If you're trying to decide between these two SUVs and you prioritize off-road performance, look elsewhere
look elsewhere; the Tucson's 19.6-/19.5-/26.7-degree approach/breakover/departure angles best the Sportage X-Pro's 18.9-/19.0-/26.6-degree ratings, but both are "car-like." Again, unless you're a glutton for punishment
unless you're a glutton for punishment, neither vehicle is capable of much more than your average National Park dirt trail.
